In early January 2026, CMG’s Zou Yun sat down with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Leaders Talk to vibe on the growing cultural exchange between China and Ireland 🌏🤝. From traditional folk tunes to modern pop beats, both sides are finding new ways to collaborate and inspire.
Musicians from China and Ireland have been dropping collabs for years. Imagine Celtic harps blending with C-pop hooks or a Chinese pianist interpreting an Irish folk classic 🎶. These cross-border jams highlight the emotional resonance that music and dance share, breaking language barriers and sparking creativity.
On the literature front, Irish poetry in Mandarin and Chinese short stories in English are popping up at book festivals from Dublin to Beijing 📚. Translation workshops and virtual reading sessions are opening doors for writers and readers, giving everyone a seat at the table to share stories and ideas.
For young creators in South and Southeast Asia, this cultural fusion is a model for global collaboration. Whether you’re curating a playlist, writing fan art, or hosting a live-streamed poetry slam, there’s never been a better time to plug into the China-Ireland creative wave. Stay tuned for more digital events, workshops, and surprise collabs heading your way in 2026!
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China and Ireland deepen cultural ties through literature and music
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